May 9, 2008 Clayton State Signs Faculty Exchange Agreement with Hunan University of Technology by John Shiffert, University Relations

Vol. 40 No. VIV Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community May 9, 2008 Clayton State Signs Faculty Exchange Agreement with Hunan University of Technology by John Shiffert, University Relations

layton State University President Dr. Thomas K. Harden and CAssistant Professor of Marketing and Merchandising Dr. Zi Wan recently returned from the People’s Republic of China with a signed agreement that will open a new chapter in the University’s history.

Harden and Wan traveled to the city of ZhuZhou in Hunan Province to meet with officials of the Hunan University of Technology (HUT), returning with a signed agreement for an exchange of faculty members between the two institutions of higher education. After a series of meetings with HUT President Hanqing Wang and HUT Vice President Taigang

Standing across from one of the seven campuses of the Hunan University of Technology are HUT, cont’d., p. 7 (left to right); Dr. Zi Wan, HUT President Hanqing Wang, Dr. Thomas K. Harden, and HUT Vice President Taigang Liu.

Inside Michael Baird to Speak At Clayton State Commencement Departments: he Honorable Michael Baird will serve at from Clayton State President Dr. Thomas Across the Campus ...... 5 Tthe commencement speaker at Clayton K. Harden and Interim Dean of Arts & Archives ...... 11 State University’s 38th Annual Spring Sciences Dr. John Campbell… almost Trivia Time ...... 15 Commencement on Saturday, May 10, 2008. three weeks before his receives his high Sports ...... 16 school diploma from Union Grove. A As has been the case for the past several Joint Enrollment student at the University, years, Clayton State will hold two cere- Delk is the first person to earn a degree In This Issue: monies. The first, starting at 9 a.m., will from Clayton State while still enrolled in be for graduates of the College of Arts & high school. Union Grove’s graduation Smith Award Winners ...... 2 Sciences. A total of 195 graduates are ceremonies will be held on Friday, May Dental Hygiene Students expected to participate. The second cere- 30. Serve and Learn ...... 2 mony, scheduled for a noon start, will be Alum the Curator of for the graduates of the School of Baird was a member of the first baccalau- Hapeville Museum ...... 3 Business, the College of Information and reate class of Clayton State University, Jack Mangham Award Mathematical Sciences, the College of earning a B.B.A. in Management (1989). Winners ...... 3 Professional Studies, and the School of He is also a 1992 graduate of the Georgia Academic Honors Winners ...... 4 Nursing. A total of 207 graduates are expect- State University College of Law where he Bookstore Opening ...... 5 ed to participate in the second ceremony. earned a Juris Doctorate. A native of Clayton County, Baird worked his way Sabatier Published in Among those taking part in the first cere- “Experimental Neurology” . . . . .6 through college as a police officer with mony will be Union Grove High School the Lake City Police Department. Rosalind Williams’ New Jobs . . . .7 senior Derek Delk, who will be receiving his associate degree in Integrative Studies Baird, cont’d., p. 13 Campus Review Page 2 May 9, 2008 Todebush and Haught Announced As 2008 Alice Smith Award Recipients by Erin Fender, University Relations

Dr. Patricia Todebush and Sandy Haught are the 2008 Alice Smith Award winners at Clayton State University.

The University’s annual Alice Smith Awards for both faculty and staff were presented at Clayton State’s Faculty/Staff Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 30. An annual event since 1995, the Smith Awards are presented to the faculty member and staff member ranked most outstanding as determined by committees of their peers. The two, $1000 awards were established by the late philanthropist Joseph Smith in honor of his wife, Alice.

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Photo Credit: Erin Fender Assistant Professor of Chemistry Todebush, began teaching at Clayton Dr. Patricia Todebush Sandy Haught State in 2004. She obtained her doctorate from the University of Georgia in 2000. In reason I am so amazed I won this award “Clayton State is such a special place. I addition to teaching introduction to chemistry because I am just doing what I love to do work with caring and compassionate peo- courses, she has been an advisor for the everyday,” expresses Todebush. ple who truly put the students first. I have Clayton State Science Association since 2004. had so many wonderful role models and Todebush is married with two children, a mentors here, and they help me to be the “I love teaching chemistry to others, two year old little girl and a new baby boy best teacher that I can be,” says Todebush. working on research with students and I who is four months old. She grew up in even enjoy the committee and administra- New Bedford, Mass., but currently resides Smith Awards, cont’d., p. 8 tive aspects of my work. I think this is the in Norcross.

Clayton State Dental Hygiene Students Serve and Learn by John Shiffert, University Relations

While Clayton ifestation of the department’s community The Clayton State Department of State University is service, Clayton State Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene recently held its Third generally noted for students have also traveled throughout the Annual Serve and Learn Recognition its students’ inter- state in service to the public. Ceremony -- one of the stipulations action in the sur- with the grant is that the Department rounding commu- A prime example of this is the Service holds a day of reflection to showcase nities, the Learning Program, funded by a sub-grant the community of the students. And it University’s Dental from the Morehouse School of Medicine was an impressive showcase, giving four Photo Credit: Erin Fender Hygiene program, in partnership with the Clayton State student groups the opportunity to present Susan Duley part of the College University Department of Dental Hygiene on their service in addressing the health of Professional Studies, takes a back seat to recognize and promote student involve- needs of underserved communities. to none in its community involvement. ment and participation in community service and health care activities. The This year’s Serve and Learn programs Although the public Dental Hygiene Morehouse grant is from the Corporation focused on children’s oral health, and Clinic on the University’s main campus of National and Community Service in in Morrow may be the best-known man- Washington, D.C. Dental Hygiene, cont’d., p. 6 Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 3 Alumna Now Curator of the Hapeville Depot Museum by Erin Fender, University Relations

Beverly Craton, a History, for helping her to realize her Clayton State interests in history and helping her to University alum- explore the idea of a new career path. na, found her passion as a stu- After a course in public history with dent and is now Assistant Professor of History Dr. Randall the curator of the Gooden, Craton said she soon realized her Hapeville Depot interests in archival work. Museum. “I saw the importance and how much Craton graduated work is involved. If you want to offer peo- from Clayton ple public history, you have to have an archives,” she says. State with a B.A. in History in the spring After graduation and through the encourage- of 2007. After a long career as an elec- She took the opportunity to intern with the ment of Fischer, she applied for an open cura- tronic technician working in robotics, she Clayton State University Archivist, tor position at the Hapeville Depot Museum had to leave her job and become the pri- Rosemary Fischer. and began working there in July 2007. mary care giver for her elderly father. “The most challenging part of Clayton “The museum was closed for more than “I needed something to do part time and a State was some of the science courses, but five years due to storm damage. I have friend suggested going back to college. I the Center for Academic Success really been battling mold in the archives and the thought to my self, I can do that,” says helped me through those challenges. They restoring of the museum. However, we Craton. are really willing to assist students and make did recently receive a grant that will fund She originally began coursework at sure they are successful,” says Craton. the remodel of the museum,” says Craton. Clayton State to further her education and As a non-traditional student, Craton had opportunities as an electronic technician. Her responsibilities are numerous; some of her to prioritize responsibilities which often duties are tours, grant writing, special events, “I realized that I had worked in an area made school hard to balance. promotions, as well as maintaining artifacts. that gave me a great salary, but did not neces- “The faculty and staff at Clayton State are sarily make me happy,” she explains. “We have been fortunate to have interns great. They are extremely helpful and from Clayton State who have been inspi- Craton credits Dr. Kathryn Kemp, want students to succeed. This is a great Clayton State associate professor of place to learn,” she says. Curator, cont’d., p. 13

Three Clayton State Students Win Jack Mangham Award Clayton State University students John supervisor evaluation. The award is given Shaffer of Griffin, Tangelia Penix-King of to four students in competition from col- Jonesboro, and Marcia Greer of Brooks leges and universities across the state in have been chosen to receive the 2007- the following categories: Business, 2008 Jack Mangham Experiential Education, Arts and Sciences and Learning Student of the Year Award, Engineering/Technology. sponsored by Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). An Information Technology (IT) major, Shaffer won the award for “Clayton State University students won Engineering/Technology. He interned three out of four categories for this year’s with College Park’s Absolute Cargo with nominations for the Jack Mangham the Project Management team. Photo Credit: Erin Fender Experiential Learning Student of the Year Award sponsored by GACE,” notes (L to R) Tangelia Penix-King, “Shaffer has achieved numerous academ- Clayton State Associate Director of Marcia Greer and John Shaffer ic awards while in school, but faculty Career Services Bridgette McDonald. members describe his work as a student performance, and citizenship. Judges mentor to other IT students as being excep- This annual statewide award recognizes review the nomination form submitted by those students who exemplify outstanding a GACE member, student transcript, stu- Students, cont’d., p. 11 characteristics in work ethics, academic dent essay and experiential learning Campus Review Page 4 May 9, 2008

Academic Honors Convocation Honors Students by Erin Fender, University Relations

Language for Fiction. The Stanley Cyrus Award for curricular activities. Each student is Creative Nonfiction went to Tamoy nominated by a biology faculty mem- And Literature Thomas of Lithonia for “Paranoid Little ber. Girl.” At Clayton State University’s annual Teacher Education Honors Convocation, the best of the The 2008 Student Poetrypalooza award winners which are also featured in best are honored. The College of Arts & Clayton State University’s annual Sciences’ Department of Language and Cygnet, were announced. “News Flash on Monkeys while Driving to Atlanta” by Academic Honors Convocation held on Literature recognized many students Apr. 3, 2008 honored the University’s this year. Jason Joiner of Sharpsburg won first place. John Hepner (Senoia) won second top students. The Department of Teacher Education in the College of The Bill Pasch Outstanding Senior place for “Walk.” Honorable mention went to Christopher Jackson Arts & Sciences awarded two students English Major Award went to Megan with special recognition. Lawrimore of Fayetteville who gradu- (McDonough) for “Odysseus” and to Alicia M. Johnson (Jonesboro) for ated in the fall of 2007. The Doris Fisher Memorial Teacher “Solace.” Education Award goes to a senior in Sibongile B. N. Lynch, a junior from social studies education with a high Jonesboro, was awarded the June Natural Sciences grade point average, who has gone Legge and Stanley Cyrus Study Abroad above and beyond in instructional plan- Competition Award for Literary ning, using variety and technology, and Clayton State University held its annual London Maymester course and the Fred engaging students. This year Heather Academic Honors Convocation on Apr. 3, Goldberg Essay Prize which is a liter- Pittman (Conyers) was honored with 2008 to honor the best and brightest. ary analysis essay. this award. Among those honored, the Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts & Junior Jennifer Navarre of Ellenwood Pittman will graduate with a 3.96 grade Sciences awarded three students special was also awarded the June Legge and point average in the areas of social stud- recognition. Stanley Cyrus Study Abroad ies and science education. She will Competition Awards for Literary begin teaching at Young Americans Matthew Shelnutt of Stockbridge was London Maymester course. Christian School in Conyers, Ga., this awarded the Chemical Rubber Company fall. Chantelle Pruett is a freshman History Freshman Chemistry Award, as chosen by the Chemistry faculty. The winner is cho- major from Senoia who won the Sharon Tangelia King of Jonesboro was award- sen based on having completed and mas- Sellers’ First-Year Writing Award for ed the Outstanding Teacher Education tered the freshman chemistry sequence “Health Care: The Solution” written in Student Award. The winner is selected courses. Shelnutt is a sophomore biology English 1101 for Deborah Manson. through their professional demonstra- major and has a 4.0 grade point average. tion, appreciation of diversity, and thor- Sophomore Shehnaz Haqqani from ough knowledge of content. College Park won the Sharon Sellers’ René Mussell, also of Stockbridge, is the winner of the Excellence in Chemistry First-Year Writing Award for King has transitioned from banking to Award. The winner of this award is cho- “Violation of Women’s Rights in teaching math. She was also nominated sen by the Chemistry faculty and is given Islamic Societies” written in Dr. as one of Clayton State’s nominees for to a senior level student who has mastered Gregory Flail’s English 1102. the Georgia Experiential Learning all of the chemistry courses they have Student of the year. King will begin taken. Also at the Honors Convocation cere- teaching math at Kendrick Middle mony, the Department of Language and School in Clayton County this fall. Literature recognized six students with Jewels E. Morgan from Snellville is the awards for writing that is published in winner of the O.C. Lam III Award, chosen Clayton State’s literary magazine, by the biology faculty. Students are evalu- Attention Clayton State Schools and “Cygnet: A Journal of Arts and ated and selected based on their minimum Colleges! Do you have students who Literature Spring 2008.” overall grade point average of 3.2, received awards at the Honors achievement in upper level division biolo- Convocation that you would like hon- “Legacy of Ambition” written by gy courses, research and scholarship, and ored in the “Campus Review” newslet- Lynch won the Stanley Cyrus Award participation in departmental and extra ter? Contact [email protected]. Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 5 Across the Campus...

Clayton State Foundation Center. The School of Graduate Studies Library website at: Clayton State University Foundation regularly holds open houses on the second www.fayettecountyga.gov/public_library/index.asp, Trustee Allan Vigil was recently featured Tuesday evening of each month. The or contact Sarah Trowbridge, public serv- on Fox Business in an interview on the University is now accepting applications ices librarian, at [email protected], Ford Motor Company and fuel prices. for all four of its graduate programs. Go to or (770) 461-8841, ext. 5343. http://graduate.clayton.edu or call the Fayette School of Graduate Studies at (678) 466- Library The Fayette Front Page website 4113. During Summer Break the Clayton State (www.FayetteFrontPage.com) recently Library is closed the following weekends: added a School Directory showcasing Integrative Studies May 10-11; May 17-18; May 25-26. local private and public schools, including Clayton State University Assistant Operating hours during the break are as a Clayton State University - Fayette page. Professor and Coordinator of Integrative follows; May 12 – May 16 – 8 a.m. to 5 Studies Dr. Wendy Burns-Ardolino will p.m. May 19 – May 23 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Graduate Studies be having a free public book reading at Summer Hours begin on May 27… The Clayton State University School of the Fayette County Library, 1821 Heritage Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Graduate Studies will be holding its Park Way, Fayetteville, on Tuesday, May Fridays – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed monthly informational Open House on 13. Burns-Ardolino will be reading at 7 Saturday. Sundays – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from her new and provocative book, Library will be closed July 4-6, in celebra- p.m. The Open House will give prospec- “Jiggle: (Re)Shaping American Women,” tion of Independence Day. tive graduate students a chance to learn which looks at the reshaping of American more about the Master of Arts in Liberal women… or, at least, the cultural signifi- Studies, Master of Business cance of the relationship between Administration, Master of Health American women and their bodies as Administration, and Master of Science in mediated by both traditional and contem- Nursing. The event will be held in Room porary foundation garments. For more 201 of the University’s Harry S. Downs information, go to the Fayette County

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Bookstore Grand Opening in the Student Center Campus Review Page 6 May 9, 2008 Sabatier Research Study Accepted by Experimental Neurology by Erin Fender, University Relations

Clayton State University Assistant peripheral nerves” with Natalie Redmon, study forms the ground work for ongo- Professor of Health & Fitness Gail Schwartz, and Arthur W. English ing studies to study the molecular Management Dr. Manning J. Sabatier who are all affiliated with Emory mechanisms of this exercise effect,” recently had a research study accepted University. English is a full professor in explains Sabatier. by “Experimental Neurology.” the Department of Cell Biology. “Experimental Neurology” is a scientif- “The study summarized experiments “He is the faculty member who directs ic journal focusing on publishing designed to evaluate the effect of exer- and funds the lab space and supplies I research in neuroscience with interests cise on axon regeneration after periph- used to do this research,” says Sabatier, in areas of neural development, regen- eral nerve injury,” explains Sabatier, a who completed the study while training as eration, plasticity, and transplantation. faculty member in the Health and a postdoctoral student in English’s labora- The journal has focused on research Fitness Management program at in the tory. concerning basic mechanisms underly- College of Professional Studies at ing neurological disorders. Sabatier’s Clayton State. “We found that treadmill locomotion article is currently available electroni- exercise, even in very small quantities, in cally through www.pubmed.org. The He co-authored “Treadmill training pro- the first two weeks after injury does in hard copy should be available by the motes axon regeneration in injured fact enhance axon regeneration. This end of the summer.

Dental Hygiene, cont’d. from p. 2 the oral health of the homeless. This Center, to provide care for these individu- Group 4 worked with Clifton Ministries year’s winners came from Group 3: als at no cost.” Shelter, located near Little Five Points in “Losing Your Bite? The Truth About Oral Atlanta. Their program was “Oral Health Hygiene” and included: Jakia Poythress, Group 1, “Recognizing the Importance of Awareness in the Atlanta Homeless Atlanta; Melka Argaw, Clarkston; Clara Education in Terms of Oral Health,” also Population.” Also working with homeless Gandolfi, McDonough; Noella Eugene, worked across from the state capitol with men, their project consisted of several ses- McDonough; and Raschelle Porter, the Child Development Center at Central sions in the evening and on Saturdays Jonesboro. Presbyterian. According to Duley, they wherein the students taught different assessed the oral health knowledge of the aspects of oral hygiene and offered The “Losing Your Bite? The Truth About children as well as the parents, and pro- instruction on care of oral health in spite Oral Hygiene” group worked with the vided dental hygiene education to two to of being homeless. Central Presbyterian Outreach and four year olds with games, songs and Advocacy Center, 201 S. Washington activities which helped them to under- “Each group found that their target groups Street, Atlanta, working with the home- stand how to take care of their mouth. increased their knowledge of oral health less men, women and children who come They also provided the parents with writ- and that most of their problems rested in to the Outreach Center for assistance. ten information about the care of their the actual practice, or lack thereof, of oral children’s oral health. hygiene habits,” says Duley. “For the chil- Dr. Susan Duley, Clayton State depart- dren, it was the parents who knew what to ment head of Dental Hygiene, notes that Group 2, “Improving Dental Knowledge do but did not make time to follow while individuals were waiting to see a case- to Create A+ Smiles,” also worked with through with their children. worker the Clayton State students would have children in the Child Development the men participate in their program. Center. Duley points out that, in their “What each of these groups did was make research, the students found that Georgia a difference in the lives that they “They provided information on what con- had received a “C+” in oral health knowledge. touched.” stitutes a dental emergency as well as how these men could care for their teeth and “Their teaching methods included games “I was deeply moved by the presentations oral health in spite of being homeless,” and crafts to help the children understand and the findings of each group,” adds Lisa she says. “These students helped to create the importance of a healthy diet and main- Phillips, administrative assistant in the a liaison between Central Presbyterian taining good oral health habits,” she says. College of Professional Studies. and the Clayton State University Dental “This group also gave parents information Hygiene Clinic and West End Medical on the care of their children’s oral health.” Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 7 Rosalind Williams Accepts Two New Positions by Erin Fender, University Relations

Clayton State University’s Rosalind She has previously worked in the payroll a beautiful campus and work in such an Williams has been selected to serve as the office of the Norfolk Public school system exciting department. administrative assistant for the newly Board of Education, the U.S.D.A. office appointed Director of Public Safety, with the Georgia Department of “I look forward enthusiastically to the Bobby Hamil, as well as serving as the Agriculture and owned and operated a many challenges that my new endeavor University Rideshare coordinator. bookstore and herb shop. brings, so I am grateful to have this opportunity to be a part of a winning team,” she “I truly have my work cut out for me, but “I bring to the table my people skills as says. I can honestly say that there is never a well as communication skills which dull moment,” says Williams of her new enable me to maintain a high level of endeavors. integrity while encouraging others. Furthermore, being business minded has Williams began working at the University played a key role in my ability to be pro- in September 2004. Most recently, she fessional in problem solving matters,” served as the interim administrative assis- Williams explains. tant to the Interim Chief, Rex Duke, while being a part of the security staff of Williams, a longtime resident of Georgia, Clayton State University. says she considers it a joy to work on such

HUT, cont’d. from p. 1

Liu, Harden and Wan finalized an of the University’s Chinese International with many of the universities in Hunan arrangement whereby members of the Programs… a task she undertook almost Province, I am able to communicate, and Clayton State faculty will have the oppor- as soon as she joined the Clayton State to improve understanding between our tunity over varying periods of time to faculty, and a position she is uniquely university and HUT, which was critical in teach at HUT. In addition, HUT will later qualified for, given her international back- establishing the connection between the send faculty members to teach at Clayton ground. universities,” explains Wan. “If this con- State. nection is successful, it will allow us to go “As a graduate of universities in China, further with other Chinese universities.” “Clayton State University is proud of our the UK and the USA, and having an already-existing international flavor; extensive and strong network to work HUT, cont’d., p. 9 including our international faculty, international students and the opportunities our American faculty and students have to teach and further their educations abroad through our Fulbright-Hays grants and our Study Abroad programs.,” says Harden. “This new relationship with the Hunan University of Technology promis- es to open some exciting new doors for both Clayton State and the region.”

Although Harden’s name is on the final document, he makes it clear that Wan’s efforts were vital to the success of this initiative. A native of Hunan Province who originally lived within 100 miles of ZhuZhou, and who speaks the same Chinese dialect as that spoken in ZhuZhou, Wan has been a faculty member in Clayton State’s College of Professional Studies since 2006, and is the coordinator HUT President Hanqing Wang and Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas K. Harden Campus Review Page 8 May 9, 2008

Smith Awards, cont’d. from p. 2

Haught has been a part of Clayton State’s The other nominees are wonderful and they “I feel this honor goes to the entire Plant Plant Operations since 1989. As the busi- all deserved to win this award,” says Haught. Operations Department. I would not have ness manager, she works closely with Director won this prestigious award if it were not of Plant Operations Harun Biswas on all proj- When Haught is not working in Plant for all the great people I work along side ects, including contracts and pay requests for Operations, she can be found spending everyday. They make my job a lot easier architects and contractors. She interacts with all time with her family, working in the yard and I appreciate each and every one of departments on campus and enjoys working at and playing with her black Labrador, them,” explains Haught. Clayton State because of the people and its sur- Levi. Haught is originally from Selma, roundings. Ala., and now lives in Griffin. She and her husband have been married for 39 years, “Being nominated is an honor in itself but and they have one son and an eight month to win is truly an honor and I feel blessed. old grandson.

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2008 Smith Awards Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 9

HUT, cont’d. from p. 7

Wan previously worked for almost 10 Wan and Welborn reported on their efforts first heavy industry cities developed after years as a faculty member in the interna- to Dr. Richard Sutton, director of the the founding of the PRC government in tional education programs at Hunan Board of Regents of the University 1949. It has the population of 3,500,000 University, one of the top universities in System of Georgia’s Office of and it is located in southeastern China. China and one of the oldest universities in International Education, in November Previously known as the ZhuZhou the world. As a result of that experience, 2007. Sutton noted at that time that, “this Institute of Technology, HUT has 35,000 and through her background as an interna- is a new model of international education- students spread over seven campuses. tional student, she knows that China pres- al program in the University System of ents a huge international education market Georgia…” “Signing this agreement represents a sub- for Clayton State. stantive step in the cooperative interna- The international educational partnership tional educational programs between “I began to work and establish the cooper- program between the Clayton State and Clayton State and HUT,” says Wan. “The ative international programs with China HUT is on track to add another compo- signed agreement for the faculty exchange when I was first employed by Clayton nent, a curriculum agreement that would will no doubt enhance the communication State with the strong support of Dr. allow HUT students to finish their bache- and understanding between the two uni- Harden and Provost Dr. Sharon lor’s degrees at Clayton State. Shortly versities.” Hoffman,” she says. “Without the support after returning to Georgia, Harden invited and help of Dr. Harden, Dr. Hoffman and President Wang to personally come to Indeed, such is the understanding already Director of International Education Dr. Morrow to work out the final details of that Harden and Wan have been honored Robert Welborn, all of whom put a lot of this second agreement. by being appointed visiting professors of effort into the Chinese International Hunan University of Technology. Because Programs, we could not have had this “Someone has said, China is an IT socie- of her significant work in the Chinese achievement. ty,” says Wan. “The people there are crav- International Program, Hoffman has also ing knowledge and information global- been honored by being appointed a visit- “I want to contribute to the benefit of both wide. In this sense, China is the biggest IT ing professor of Hunan University of the USA and China, to promote closer market globally. If we do not embrace the Technology. international cooperation between the two market, someone else will. The sooner we institutions and to promote better under- act, the better, if we believe that we have standing between the people of the United advanced knowledge or information.” States and the People’s Republic of China through educational and cultural inter- ZhuZhou is one of the most important change.” transport hub cities in China, one of the Campus Review Page 10 May 9, 2008

Photo Credit: Erin Fender 2008 Service Awards Recipients Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 11 Clayton State Archives Wants to Know… Yes, there is an Archives for Clayton State University. It is located in the library. The Clayton State Archives is charged with the responsibility of collecting and preserving the history of Clayton State University.

Each issue of the Campus Review will fea- ture an item, photo, or event from the col- lections in the Archives. These items have Photo Credit: Erin Fender no or very little accompanying information. The Archives would like to collect data and Students, cont’d. from p. 3 associated artifacts for these “mystery” items. tional and note that he is highly respected help students learn about the world of Lucky and Loch – Two by other students,” explains McDonald. work. She interned at Cooper Wiring Devices in Peachtree City. Clayton State Mascots King won the We have tee-shirts, water bottles, calendars award for The students were nominated by and other memorabilia for both mascots but Education, McDonald with input from their we don’t know the individuals who brought completing her internship faculty coordinators, Robert these characters to life. We don’t have a lot field experience Marcus, Dr. Mary Hollowell and Dr. of information on the creation of the mas- at Kendrick Anita Whiting. Waffle House is spon- cots. Middle School. soring the 2008 Jack Mangham Award, She wanted to giving $500 to each of the four win- When did Lucky first appear? Where? Who teach because ners. decided on the type of costume? she felt that it was her true Jack Mangham When did Loch first appear? Where? Who Tangelia Penix-King calling. was a native of decided on the type of costume? Louisiana, a Who has worn the costumes for these two “After working in the banking industry mentor to many, mascots? When? for more than 15 years, I felt as if my and a friend to life would not be complete if I did not all. He was a Are there any photographs of the people pursue my true calling, teaching,” she prominent fig- who wore the costumes (without the cos- says. ure in tume)? Experiential Greer won the award for Business. Learning in How is the individual chosen that will play Georgia for John Shaffer the role of mascot? Who selects this person? “She is consistently described by her almost 20 years, What events, special occasions were and are faculty as an intelligent, responsible, and exemplified the spirit of collabora- attended by the mascot? hardworking individual with tremen- tive work between students, employ- dous motivation and initiative,” says ers, and educational institutions. The How many times have Lucky and Loch McDonald. mission of GACE is to provide the link appeared together? For what reason? between employers and career services When? Do we have photographs? Greer has also offices. been involved in Does anyone have pictures of Loch around the Clayton campus, at games, etc.? State Chapter of If you can provide answers to these ques- the Society for tions or have additional information on this Advancement of particular item, please email the university Management, archivist at [email protected]. where she has been active in The Clayton State Archives thanks you for coordinating your help. Marcia Greer programs to Campus Review Page 12 May 9, 2008

School of Nursing’s spring Cultural Diversity Forum Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 13

Baird, cont’d. from p. 1

He served as a prosecutor in Clayton Clayton State Student County after graduating from law school. In 1996, he was elected to serve as the Awarded AUPHA Scholarship chief judge of the Magistrate Court of by Erin Fender, University Relations Clayton County and served in that capac- ity until January of 2005 when he was Clayton State University student Kadiri was selected by the Health appointed a senior judge. Baird served as Ehime Kadiri (College Park) was Care Management (HCMG) the chairman of the Georgia Magistrate recently awarded a scholarship from Department faculty to receive the Court Training Council and on the Board the Association of University $500 scholarship. He was presented of Trustees of the Institute for Continuing Programs in Health Administration the award on Apr. 30, 2008 at the Judicial Education at the University of (AUPHA). HCMG Department Advisory Board Georgia. meeting. “He was selected based upon academ- In addition to his duties in the court room, ic achievement, soundness of charac- AUPHA is based out of Alexandria, Baird taught in the School of Business at ter, and someone who very well repre- Va. AUPHA is the national certifying Clayton State for 13 years. He is an sents the best of our program,” organization for undergraduate pro- adjunct faculty member at the Georgia explains professor and department grams in health care management. State University College of Law and has head of Health Care Management, Dr. taught part time at both the University of Peter G. Fitzpatrick. West Georgia and Reinhardt College. Baird is the recipient of the 1996 Community Service Award from the Jonesboro Fire Department and was voted 2003 Outstanding Business Alumni from Clayton State. In 2001, at a ceremony in Curator, cont’d. from p. 3 the Georgia Supreme Court, Baird was awarded the Georgia Courts Program of rational with ideas on exhibits, improving In her spare time, Craton enjoys golf the Year Award and is a two time recipient the archives and community outreach,” and recently began guitar lessons. She is (2003 and 2005) of the President’s Award she says. “The interns learn the impor- also an advocate for senior rights. from the Georgia Council of Magistrate tance of public history.” Court Judges. He is Supreme Court “Right now I am making a difference as appointee to the Georgia Commission of In 2007, Craton also received a certificate the curator at the Hapeville Depot Court Interpreters. from the Georgia Archives Institute. She Museum. I am helping the community says she would like to obtain her master’s discover its roots again,” she says. The University’s senior faculty member, degree and is looking into the archival and a 37-year veteran of Clayton State, track at Clayton Sate and some museum Professor of English Dr. Thomas V. classes offered at the University of West Barnett, will once again serve as the fac- Georgia. ulty marshal for both ceremonies.

Congratulations Clayton State Spring 2008 Graduates!

Look for photos of the ceremonies in the next issue of “Campus Review.” Campus Review Page 14 May 9, 2008

Simmons & Rolle Improve NCAA D-II Provisional Marks Clayton State Men Finish Fourth at Region Meet

Senior Eric Simmons and junior Ahmad Lawrence DeShields and Josh Tiggs to Tim Moran and Sherard Polite. Lee Rolle have improved their chances of victory, running 3:17.76. Rolle won the jumped 21-4 in the long jump and ran advancing to this month’s NCAA triple jump with a leap of 48-7¾ to 15.72 in the 110m hurdles, both personal- Division II Outdoor Track & Field improve his D-II standing and add his bests. Moran ran 10.90 in the 100m for a Championships. On Saturday, the pair name to the Laker record book in the season best while Polite finished fifth in won their respective events in school event. Rolle will be seeking to make All- the 400m hurdles in 57.19 for a personal- record efforts and exceeded their NCAA America at outdoor nationals after earning best by more than 1.5 seconds. Clayton provisional marks to lead the Lakers to a the honor at indoor nationals in March. State also got another steady effort from fourth place finish at the D-II South freshman Walid Berkhedle in the 1500m Region Championship meet at Morehouse “Everything came together nicely today, who finished third in 4:01.51. College. despite the weather,” said Laker head coach Mike Mead. “Ahmad and Eric Simmons and Rolle now must wait a Albany State University won the men’s needed this meet to lock up their spots for week to receive official notice of making team title, edging Morehouse by four nationals and we had several guys come the field for this year’s NCAA D-II out- points, 122-118. Harding University was through with either personal or season- door championships. In the meantime a close third with 113.5 points and best efforts today.” while the pair prepares for the May 22-24 Clayton State totaled 88 points while fifth championships, Simmons will earn anoth- place went to the University of Alabama- The third school record came from Au er honor when he receives his diploma on Huntsville with 81.5. A total of 14 teams Nguyen who finished third in the May 10 at Clayton State’s spring com- were represented in the men’s field. 10,000m run with a time of 33:32.61, bet- mencement ceremonies. tering his own record by almost 28 sec- The Lakers came away with four wins and onds. He also came back to finish sixth in three school records in the season finale the 5,000m run. DeShields ran a season- for a majority of the Laker squad. best in the 400m hurdles to win the event Simmons solidified his chances of making and picked up a second place finish in the his fourth outdoor national meet, winning 110m hurdles. the 400m in 47.03, bettering his own school record set in 2005. He also helped The Lakers also received breakout per- the Lakers’ 4 x 400m relay team of Rolle, formances from freshmen Ronreaco Lee,

Eighth-ranked Lakers Advance in NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Regional First 20-win Season for Clayton State Women’s Tennis by Lee Wright, Sports Information

The Clayton State Laker women’s tennis rival and second-ranked Armstrong Atlantic in tiebreak, and Camila Correa and Giovana team made program history and advanced the Regional championship on Friday at 10 a.m. Fenstersifer knocked off Clayton State’s in the 2008 NCAA Division II National Viktoriya Semyrodenko and Allison Tournament all at the same time on Thursday. The Lakers had to rally after dropping two Evans 8-5 at three. of their three matches in doubles. Playing in the first round of the NCAA But Clayton State stormed back in singles Division II Mid-Atlantic Regional at Clayton State won at number one doubles play with four straight victories. Armstrong Atlantic, the Lakers recorded a as Anna Redecsi and Julia Chergova downed Redecsi downed Rodrigues 6-1, 6-3 at 5-2 victory over Peach Belt Conference Augusta State’s Fernanda Chiaparini and one, while Semyrodenko recorded a 6-0, 6-2 rival Augusta State. The victory improves Nathalia Rodrigues 8-4. The Lady Jaguars, victory at three over Ferrerira. White followed Clayton State’s record to 20-5 overall, however, won the next two in dramatic fashion at number four, defeating Machado 6-2, 6-1, marking the first-ever 20-win season for as Laura Ferrreira and Bianca Machado edged and then Kristina Jonutyte clinched the match Clayton State in women’s tennis. Clayton the Lakers’ Katie White and Selma Hidass for the Lakers with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over State now battles Peach Belt Conference 9-8 at number two, winning 8-6 in the Fenstersifer at six. Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 15

Kreutzer Now Qualified for Nationals in FOUR Events Trivia Time Clayton State Women Gone With the Wind Finish Third at Region Meet by John Shiffert, University Relations

Led by its four NCAA Division II provi- The fourth provisional qualifier, junior sional qualifiers, the Clayton State Jon Taylor, did not improve her standings University women’s track & field team in the long jump, but improved her school finished a respectable third on Saturday in record in the 100m dash as she placed the unofficial D-II South Region fourth in 12.41. She was also fourth in the Championship meet at Morehouse College. long jump with a leap of 17-8¾.

Clayton State finished tied for third with “This was a terrific finish by a wonderful Albany State University. The University bunch of young women,” said Laker head of Alabama-Huntsville won the meet with coach Mike Mead. “I thought we had a 195.5 points to outdistance runner up shot at winning the meet, but we just did Harding University’s 140.5. Both not have the depth in all the events like Clayton State and Albany State finished Alabama-Huntsville and Harding. Most Apparently, Scarlett O’Hara was with 122 points. A total of 11 teams were everyone today turned in their best efforts afraid she’d be gone with the wind represented in the women’s competition. of the year.” when she so famously asked Rhett Butler, “If you go, where shall I go, Four-time All American Allison Kreutzer Included in that mix of best efforts were what shall I do?” led the Laker charge winning two events Ellis, Kara Stokes and Nyisha Nelson. and placing second in a third. Kreutzer Ellis’ second to Kreutzer in the 1500m Well, Rhett then proceeded to tell her opened the meet for Clayton State in the was the fastest ever for a Clayton State what he thought, and thus history was 3,000m run, finishing second to Harding’s freshman in the event. Stokes improved made on the silver screen. Esther Komen, the 2006 NCAA Division her 400m hurdle time by over one second II cross country champion, in a NCAA to finish third. Nelson improved her best Making history this week were up- provisional time of 10:09.33 which also discus throw by almost five feet to finish and-coming Trivia Star Kelly Adams, improved her own team record for the second in the event. the Nurse Managed Clinic’s Dr. Julia second straight week. Spinolo and defending Tom Eddins “We have come a long way in a short peri- Trophy winner Dina Swearngin. Also Kreutzer came back about three hours od of time. We sent two women to last correct, though a little late to get in the later to lead a Clayton State one-two fin- year’s outdoor nationals and finished in top three, were former titlists Rob ish in the 1500m run, winning in another the Top 20 as a team. We will send at least Taylor and Lou Brackett, Donna NCAA provisional time of 4:41.58 while three and hopefully four later this month.” Miller, Robert Caine, Dotty freshman teammate Chelsea Ellis ran Bumbalough, Kurt-Alexander Zeller, 4:47.34. Kreutzer concluded her day with With the exception of one or two individ- and the man himself, Ton Eddins. an easy win in the 5,000m run, running uals, the Laker women conclude their 12 17:56.61. For the season, Kreutzer has run season of outdoor track with 12 team Retreating to another aspect of pop D-II provisional times in the 1500, 3,000, records set this season. Those individuals culture… a two-parter from the world 5,000 and 10,000m events. competing one more time before the of music, partly in honor of University NCAA Championships will do so on Relations photojournalist Erin Fender, Sophomore Keisha Etienne remained Friday at the Georgia Invitational in who knows more about classic rock unbeaten in the 400m hurdles this season Athens. than anyone her age should know. as she cruised to victory in 1:03.61, fol- (And who is ineligible for Trivia Time lowing her NCAA provisional run last honors…. sorry, Erin.) week of 1:01.75. Etienne also ran the open 400m in 57.31 to place third and ran One) What musical ensemble suggest- on both relays. ed we should put our hands together for Jack? Two) Who walked into the Junior Kim Larry won the high jump for party like he was walking on to a the third time this season, leaping to a D- yacht? Send, don’t sing, your answers II provisional height of 5-7½. Larry is the to [email protected]. lone Laker who has automatically qualified for the Division II championship meet on May 22-24 in Walnut, Ca. Campus Review Page 16 May 9, 2008 Sports Clayton State Advances to NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Championships by Lee Wright, Sports Information

The Clayton State Laker men’s golf team "I didn’t think a 301 would make it, but it In addition, junior Jonathan Visconti fin- can keep their bags packed for one more did," said Clayton State head coach Barry ished tied for 24th overall with a 229 (75- week. They are going to Houston. Harwell. "But this (advancing to the 79-75), while freshman Kevin Duncan NCAA Championship) is a good step for (77-77-77) and sophomore Wade Binfield Clayton State came on strong in the final the program and a nice reward. I’m so (73-80-78) each finished tied for 27th round of the NCAA Division II Southeast proud of these guys, they’ve worked hard with a 231. Neil McBride rounded out the Regional on Wednesday and qualified for all season and this is special. Clayton State scoring finishing 35th with the NCAA Division II National a 234 (75-74-85). Championships for the first time since the "This is not something I had in the plans 1999 season. The 20th-ranked Lakers shot at the beginning of the season, but the The NCAA Division II National a 301 for the final round and finished with opportunity is now here, and we need to Championships will be on May 14-17 at the a 901 overall to claim the fifth and final take advantage of it." Memorial Park Golf Club in Houston. spot in the Regional for next week’s National Championships in Houston. Like Tuesday’s second round, the Lakers were again sluggish throughout the final Campus Review The Lakers edged Peach Belt Conference round, trailing Lander and Barton the May 9, 2008 rival and 24th-ranked Lander by one entire. However, junior Will Wilcox put stroke and Barton by three strokes in the Clayton State in striking distance with Editor: John Shiffert combined Southeast/Atlantic Regionals at three birdies on the last five holes. From The Point Lake and Golf Club. Georgia there, the Lakers had to wait as both Writers: Erin Fender College and Belmont Abbey each earned Lander and Barton stumbled on the back Lauren Graves the automatic qualifier by winning their nine, enabling the Clayton State to respected Regionals, while Clayton State, advance. Layout: Lauren Graves Newberry and USC Aiken earned the at- large berths – all three from the Southeast Wilcox finished fifth overall for the Graphic Design: Lauren Graves Regional. Regional with a two-over 218 (73-74-71).

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